A recent survey by the “Arab Barometer” network revealed that 2% of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are considering migrating to Morocco.
The survey, titled “Palestinians’ Views on Migration,” indicated that the majority of those interested in migrating to Morocco reside in the West Bank, accounting for 3% of the total survey participants.
Turkey ranked first among countries Palestinians wish to migrate to, with 19% of respondents choosing it. This was followed by Germany at 13%, Canada at 11%, and the United States at 10%. Within the Arab world, 9% of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank are considering migration to Qatar, 5% to the UAE, and 2-3% to other countries, including Morocco.
In total, the survey found that only 25% of Palestinians are contemplating migration, while 75% reject the idea. Of those rejecting migration, 79% are from the West Bank and 69% from Gaza.
When asked about the reasons for migration, the majority (45%) cited economic factors, with 54% of Gaza residents mentioning this reason, compared to 37% in the West Bank. Political reasons and educational opportunities were cited equally by 13% of respondents. In the West Bank, political issues were the second most common reason (19%), while Gaza residents primarily cited educational opportunities (26%).
Young people in Gaza were the most likely to consider migration, with 44% showing interest, compared to 28% in the West Bank.
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